Distance From Rock Rapids Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Rock Rapids Municipal Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8845 miles or 14235 kilometers or 7681 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rock Rapids ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rock Rapids and Sydney takes around 20 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rock Rapids Municipal Airport, Rock Rapids, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SYD

Kilometers		14235 km
Statute Miles		8845 miles
Nautical Miles		7681 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 20 minutes

Rock Rapids Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

Location of Rock Rapids Municipal Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rock Rapids to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rock Rapids, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Rock Rapids (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Sydney time is 17 Hours ahead of Rock Rapids.

Location	Local Time
Rock Rapids (United States)	2026-01-29, 06:21:40 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-01-29, 23:21:40 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rock Rapids Municipal Airport ( / KRRQ) Rock Rapids, United States

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia